The Preservation Roundtable will be an informal gathering of historic preservation professionals and advocates. The purpose of the Roundtable is to encourage a broad and dynamic discussion of topics important to historic preservation. Besides networking with other preservation minded individuals, the Roundtable will provide an opportunity to learn more about preservation organizations and historic preservation activities in our community.

The Preservation Roundtable will be held on Thursday, January 14 at the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1004 North "A" Street, Richmond, IN. For more information or to reserve a seat contact Beth Fields, bfields@richmondindiana.gov or 765.983.7396.  continue reading »

Toddler Time: "Grover's Top 10 to Help the Earth!" Join us for some exciting hikes, fun songs, and cool crafts! All toddlers are welcome! Please call CEC at 765-855-3188 or email Aubrey at a.blue@copeenvironmental.org by the Tuesday before each class to reserve your spot. Please dress for the weather! This program takes place on April 15th from 10am to 11am and is $3.00 per child.

John Dalton, station director at WCTV, has this exciting announcement:

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, the staff of WCTV has created special programs throughout the year to celebrate two decades of local programming by and for the citizens of Wayne County. We are using this milestone as a way to remind our viewers what public access television can mean to a community.

One program our staff developed was Wayne County U, a new show designed to support the educational discourse going on in our community at present by allowing content experts airtime to share important educational information. Our initial programs focused on completing the FAFSA and getting involved in the 21st Century Scholars program. This month we are showcasing “Math Fireworks” with Christie Joy, Workforce Development Facilitator for Adult Education; and “Workplace Safety Orientation” with Lisa Dollar of Personnel Management, Inc. We are committed to producing twenty episodes of Wayne County U from August 2008 to May 2009.  continue reading »

Mediator Training with the Conflict Resolution Center in Richmond will be taking place September 26, 27, 28 & October 10, 11, 12 at Indiana University East. Mediator Training focuses on communication skills and mediating family, neighborhood, workplace and a variety of other disputes. Participants also complete post-training role play mediations, and are then ready for mediating community conflicts with the guidance of a CRC Mentor Mediator. For more information about the training, contact CRC at 765-973-8511.

After a year of helping lead the charge for a change in the American Psychological Association's (APA) stance on allowing members to participate in certain interrogations, the Earlham College Psychology Department and convener Michael R. Jackson can claim victory. This week APA announced that its membership has voted in favor of a petition resolution to specifically bar members from working where "persons are held outside of, or in violation of, either International Law or the U.S. Constitution."

Last year, the psychology department at Earlham passed a resolution calling for a change in the interrogations policy of APA. Breaking new ground by taking this national leadership role, Earlham's Resolution Regarding Participation by Psychologists in Interrogations in Military Detention Centers was the first of its kind issued by an American college or university academic unit. Nearly a dozen additional colleges have since signed onto the Earlham resolution.  continue reading »

Being online, a pre-requisite in today’s connected society, requires that all organizations and people engage in a very different way.

The open environment of the Web requires a different kind of messaging - one that is more authentic and less advertorial. The crowded and “noisy” environment of the Internet requires that you “speak” in a clear, compelling and concise manner.  continue reading »

Pasture Walk and No-Till Field Day

Thursday, August 21st 10AM-3PM

Where: 2312 E. Overman Road, Fountain City

Who: Ivan Esch of Esch Ag Service

The event is open to the general public, those wishing to attend should bring their own lunches and lawn chairs.

The event starts at 10am.

10am – 12pm is the pasture walk and then after lunch 1pm - 3pm is the no-till clinic.

If you plan on attending please RSVP

Raquel Baker by August 20th.

For more information please contact Raquel Baker at the Wayne County SWCD office 765-966-0191 x3

The Indiana Master Naturalist classes are a beginner's program of nature discovery and service learning for adults. It is being hosted by the Cope Environmental Center on Wednesdays from September 3rd through November 5th, 6-9 PM. The cost is $150 per person, and registration is limited.

The Master Naturalist Program is designed to provide hands on opportunities to learn about Indiana’s natural resources for beginning naturalists or those who are looking for a refresher course. It also provides a way for you to share that knowledge through volunteer service.  continue reading »

While many in the city rue RCS's low graduation rate (now up to 60%!), Rae Jean Clinton and the Conflict Resolution Center are giving youth real skills for success. Rae Jean works with Wayne Country's expelled and suspended students through the Positive Alternatives program. She connects with young people, teaching self-esteem, communication and non-violence.

Please join us for Peace Forum at noon on Thursdays, in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room, 228 College Avenue, Richmond, Indiana. A free, simple meal is provided. There is no need to RSVP. Come when you can, leave when you must.

Contact Anna Lisa Gross for more information: grossan at earlham.edu, 765-914-2973.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Commission presents Dr. Charles Robinson,
Director of African American Studies, University of Arkansas, speaking about "Education: Is it a Right? Who is Responsible?". The event will be held at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 5501 National Road East and costs $10/person. For more information, call (765) 973-8534.